J17
BillablePneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere
Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •candidial pneumoniaB37.1
- •chlamydial pneumoniaJ16.0
- •gonorrheal pneumoniaA54.84
- •histoplasmosis pneumoniaB39.0-B39.2
- •measles pneumoniaB05.2
- •nocardiosis pneumoniaA43.0
- •pneumocystosisB59
- •pneumonia due to Pneumocystis cariniiB59
- •pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jiroveciB59
- •pneumonia in actinomycosisA42.0
- •pneumonia in anthraxA22.1
- •pneumonia in ascariasisB77.81
- •pneumonia in aspergillosisB44.0-B44.1
- •pneumonia in coccidioidomycosisB38.0-B38.2
- •pneumonia in cytomegalovirus diseaseB25.0
- •pneumonia in toxoplasmosisB58.3
- •rubella pneumoniaB06.81
- •salmonella pneumoniaA02.22
- •spirochetal infection NEC with pneumoniaA69.8
- •tularemia pneumoniaA21.2
- •typhoid fever with pneumoniaA01.03
- •varicella pneumoniaB01.2
- •whooping cough with pneumonia with fifth-character 1)A37
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •allergic or eosinophilic pneumoniaJ82
- •aspiration pneumonia NOSJ69.0
- •meconium pneumoniaP24.01
- •neonatal aspiration pneumoniaP24
- •pneumonia due to solids and liquidsJ69
- •congenital pneumoniaP23.9
- •lipid pneumoniaJ69.1
- •rheumatic pneumoniaI00
- •ventilator associated pneumoniaJ95.851
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •Q feverA78
- •rheumatic feverI00
- •schistosomiasisB65.0-B65.9
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, where applicable, to identify:
- •exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ77.22
- •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal periodP96.81
- •history of tobacco dependenceZ87.891
- •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ57.31
- •tobacco dependenceF17
- •tobacco useZ72.0
- •code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugsZ16
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
- •abscessJ85.1
- •aspiration pneumoniaJ69
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(43)
SNOMED CT
- Schistosoma mansoni infection750009
- Rheumatic pneumonitis7548000
- Pulmonary schistosomiasis9228003
- Lupus disease of the lung77753005
- Pneumonia in systemic mycosis84753008
- Fungal pneumonia233613009
- Pneumonia due to parasitic infestation233620002
- Mononuclear interstitial pneumonia233623000
- Mononuclear interstitial pneumonitis233623000
- Lupus pneumonitis233730002
- Asiatic schistosomiasis268058007
- Katamaya fever268058007
- Katamaya syndrome268058007
- Katayama disease268058007
- Schistosoma japonicum infection268058007
- Obstructive pneumonia371072008
- Post obstructive pneumonia371072008
- Postobstructive pneumonia371072008
- Pneumonia caused by Schistosoma mansoni707503004
- Pneumonia caused by Schistosoma japonicum707507003
- Pneumonia in schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma japonicum707507003
Clinical Terms
- Postobstructive pneumonia
- Rheumatic pneumonitis
- Katamaya fever
- Katamaya syndrome
- Pneumonia in schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma japonicum
- Pulmonary schistosomiasis
- Lupus pneumonitis
- Mononuclear interstitial pneumonia
- Lupus disease of the lung
- Mononuclear interstitial pneumonitis
- Asiatic schistosomiasis
- Pneumonia caused by Schistosoma japonicum
- Schistosoma japonicum infection
- Fungal pneumonia
- Pneumonia due to parasitic infestation
- Obstructive pneumonia
- Schistosoma mansoni infection
- Pneumonia in systemic mycosis
- Post obstructive pneumonia
- Katayama disease
- Pneumonia caused by Schistosoma mansoni
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere is J17. The full clinical description is "Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere". J17 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J17 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J17 represents “Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is J17 a billable code?
Yes, J17 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J17 in?
J17 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J17?
J17 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: candidial pneumonia (B37.1); chlamydial pneumonia (J16.0); gonorrheal pneumonia (A54.84); and 20 more.
Are additional codes required with J17?
Yes, when using J17, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0); code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does J17 map to?
J17 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 268058007, 233613009, 77753005, 233730002, 233623000, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J17?
J17 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0694504. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J17 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J17?
J17 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA40.Z (Pneumonia, organism unspecified).
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